We Believe in YOU!
It’s June! The Countdown Is On...
Can you feel it? The final days are here. Whether you’re tallying the moments or soaking them in, one thing is for sure, you've made it!
Our tip this month is simple and sweet.
Before you retreat, pause for a beat.
So much life has unfolded within your classroom walls. Your students have grown — not just academically, but personally. And that's because of you. Not just your lessons, but your laughter, your listening, your love. The way you’ve shown up, day after day, has left a mark.
Your care has been one of the most powerful things they’ve learned this year. And we hope each one of them walks out those doors with this message echoing inside:
"SOMEONE BELIEVES IN ME!"
And dear teacher, we hope you walk out with that same message ringing in your heart because...
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!
So before you close that classroom door, and dash to your car, take a moment to pause for a beat.
🌸 Pause with gratitude — for each student, for each lesson, for each challenge that made you and your students stronger.
🌸 Pause with pride — for what you’ve poured into your students even on the tough days.
🌸 Pause with love — for the memories you’ve made and the lives you’ve touched.
Then take a deep breath, tuck those memories in your heart, and head into your well-earned summer with joy.
You've done incredible work this year.
We are grateful for you!
Sara and Jody
THESE TIPS ARE GREAT!
I want to receive them once a month!
Author
Jody Bader
Jody Bader is an educator with two decades of experience as a classroom teacher, ELD specialist, instructional coach, education researcher, and one of the Northwest’s leading OCDE Project GLAD® Consultants. She has worked with teachers in the US and internationally who are committed to improving their practice and the culture of their classrooms for all students through the OCDE Project GLAD® model. She has trained and coached thousands of teachers and has a passion for mentoring new trainers in training.
Author
Dr. Sara Martinez
An educator for nearly 20 years, Dr. Sara Martinez has worked with individuals from preschool through adulthood. She has extensive experience and background in education among English language learners and individuals in low socioeconomic status environments, combined with her doctoral work and experience in leadership development and change dynamics. Having trained and consulted with thousands of K-12 teachers and administrators, she has a wide base of knowledge and educational experience.
